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02-29-2024, 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by 60av8tor
That's probably the most difficult barrier to most. Beyond pure desire to make flying a career and push aside other aspirations, I don't believe aptitude is a huge barrier to the industry.
03-01-2024, 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Viper25
This. People forget “achievement” in airline aviation is mostly about timing and not merit.
03-02-2024, 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by overqualified52
. Boy, ain't that the truth. It's like anything else in life . Working hard is always a good attribute but timing and luck have a major part in success if you will. "Success" also is a different definition for different people.
The Prperation part is on you and the Oppotunity part you have to go looking for.
I've always found the harder I worked at preparation the luckier I got.
Still, this is a Feast or Famine industry, hiring right up until they furlough!
03-03-2024, 04:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Timbo
I read a long time ago that, Luck = Preparation + Oppotunity.
The Prperation part is on you and the Oppotunity part you have to go looking for.
I've always found the harder I worked at preparation the luckier I got.
Still, this is a Feast or Famine industry, hiring right up until they furlough!
The Prperation part is on you and the Oppotunity part you have to go looking for.
I've always found the harder I worked at preparation the luckier I got.
Still, this is a Feast or Famine industry, hiring right up until they furlough!
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03-03-2024, 05:10 AM
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Originally Posted by 60av8tor
That's probably the most difficult barrier to most. Beyond pure desire to make flying a career and push aside other aspirations, I don't believe aptitude is a huge barrier to the industry.
Not sure what you mean by that. I think many in the general population do not have the aptitude to become a successful career airline Pilot. Yes once you are established it seems easy but not everyone has the academic skills and discipline to become a Pilot. While I agree its not rocket surgery
, IMHO it is not something that most people can do.Just curious what percentage of the general US population do you believe has the potential for a successful long term career as a part 121 Pilot?
Scoop
03-03-2024, 05:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Scoop
Not sure what you mean by that. I think many in the general population do not have the aptitude to become a successful career airline Pilot. Yes once you are established it seems easy but not everyone has the academic skills and discipline to become a Pilot. While I agree its not rocket surgery , IMHO it is not something that most people can do.
Just curious what percentage of the general US population do you believe has the potential for a successful long term career as a part 121 Pilot?
Scoop
, IMHO it is not something that most people can do.Just curious what percentage of the general US population do you believe has the potential for a successful long term career as a part 121 Pilot?
Scoop
03-03-2024, 05:34 AM
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Originally Posted by 60av8tor
That's probably the most difficult barrier to most. Beyond pure desire to make flying a career and push aside other aspirations, I don't believe aptitude is a huge barrier to the industry.
Agree with Scoop and Whoops, unless I'm completly missing what you are saying.
03-03-2024, 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by FangsF15
Agree with Scoop and Whoops, unless I'm completly missing what you are saying.
A better way to convey my opinion is, aptitude being a given, I think the money and time involved prevent a lot of people from pursuing the career to this level vs just not having the aptitude to do so.
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